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Where there is no visionthe people perish
Proverbs 29:18
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Then the Lord replied: Write downthe vision and make it plain on
tablets so that a messenger may
run with it and tell it to everyoneHabakkuk 2:2
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STEPS TO LEADING EMANUEL
CORE VALUES beliefs & principles that
guide & drive our Vision
- MISSION What we are all about- VISION Why we do what we do and
what it will look like
- STRATEGY How we will achieve ourVision
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CORE VALUES
Commitment to clear Biblical Teaching,Preaching & Gods Sacraments (Baptism
& Lords Supper) as the Means God uses
to grow people and bring them into hisKingdom (Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15-16; Acts
2:42; 1 Co 11:23-29)
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CORE VALUES
Prayer is a powerful tool God has given tohis church. God hears and answers prayerand uses the prayers of believers to
change the course of events on earth (Mt7:7-11; Mk 11:22-24; Acts 2:42; Ja 5:15)
The Church is a Biblical community ofbelievers who are fully devoted to growingin Gods Word, worship, fellowship andevangelism (Acts 2:42; He 10:24-25)
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CORE VALUES
Personal Growth and life-long learning isessential for every believer. Emanuel is agrowth and learning center for people of all
ages (Acts 2:42; 2 Pe 3:18) Lost people matter to God and therefore
are valuable to us. We spend our time,money and energy pursuing lost peopleand fulfilling the Great Commission (Mt28:19-20; Lk 15; Acts 1:8)
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CORE VALUES
Authentic, inspiring worship brings glory toGod and enhances the lives of believers(Jn 4:23-24; Ro 12:1; He 10:22)
Excellence. In all we do (preaching,teaching, worship, AV & printed materials,and physical church property), we strivefor excellence to bring glory to God andopen the door for the Gospel (1 Co 10:31;Col 3:17, 23)
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CORE VALUES
Equipping and Mobilizing Members toMinister. Everyone in the Body of Christhas been uniquely designed to serve God.
The Church functions as God intendswhen each believer uses their Spiritual
Gifts to serve others (Ro 12:3-8; 1 Co 12;
1 Pe 4:10-11)
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CORE VALUES
Strong Servant Leadership. We believe ingrowing godly leaders who use Christ as theirmodel (1 Co 11:1; Eph 5:1,2) to serve the Body
of believers in love. A Grace-Filled Church. We emphasize Gods
love and grace, his unconditional acceptanceand full forgiveness through Jesus. We will
motivate people through love and thankfulnessrather than guilt, shame and duty.
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CORE VALUES
We will strive to be culturally relevant,Biblically accurate and clearly understoodin our communication and teaching of
Gods Word (1 Ch 12:32; Ezra 8:12)
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MISSION
Emanuel Lutheran Church exists to win the lostfor Christ and nurture believers for lives ofChristian service
- by praising God in fellowship and by givingour whole lives to God
- by providing life-long Christian education toall
- by reaching out with the Gospel, and showingJesus love to our community and world
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VISION
I envision Emanuel as a Church where:
- All believers are challenged to grow in theirfaith and given the tools to help them grow(CDs, DVDs, Bibles, Bible Courses,
Worship, Website, etc.). Each believermakes a commitment to pray daily, study
Gods Word weekly and worship regularly.
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VISION
- I envision families where faith at home ispracticed and passed on. We (the Church)will assist parents and provide the tools
they need to grow their children in Christ.
- I envision leaders who are growing inChrist and mentoring younger men and
women to serve along side them andprepare them for future leadership roles.
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VISION
- I envision Emanuel as a Servant to the NewLondon community. We look for ways to servethe community at large and cast a positive
outlook in the minds of non-believers.- I envision Emanuel as a debt free church using
our resources (money and talents) to serve theChurch at large by supporting the WELS,
FVLHS and Missions such as Grenada andothers God brings before us.
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MY ROLE
Catch the Vision take the lead
Cast the Vision communicate it
Keep the Vision help keep us on track Build & Train Leaders
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KEY GOALS
Communicate with every member to findout where they are at spiritually and howwe can help them grow in their faith
Conduct an annual Vision Weekend inwhich the Vision for the year is cast to thecongregation
Visits with the pastors ongoing openmeetings with groups of members to listenand learn, and to pass on vital information
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KEY GOALS
Use new and existing technology to bettercommunicate the Gospel with ourmembers both in worship and in their
home (CDs, DVDs, Printed resources,etc.)
Hold annual Vision building and trainingretreat for all Church Leaders
Choose an Annual Theme: Rock SolidFaith For A Rock Solid Life
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KEY GOALS
Call a third pastor whose primary focus willbe in the areas of Outreach (Reaching thelost) and Inreach (Reaching the fallen
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